Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm
Animals may not speak in our language, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. In fact, they have tremendous wisdom and they have important messages for us. In Animals & Us, we explore intuitive interspecies communication and the incredible insights animals have for us all. Join your hosts Dr. Barbara Shor, veterinarian and animal communicator, and Avantika Mathur, public health professional and researcher, as they explore concepts of oneness, spirituality, telepathy, sentience and animal consciousness. Their hope is to inspire people to deepen their appreciation and reverence for animals, nature and all living beings.
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 39: Avantika's PhD update!
In this episode, Barbara and Avantika talk about how Avantika's PhD program in Belgium is going. She started working with the ANICOM project in February 2025 and is about to start her research fieldw…
Episode 38: Becoming who we're meant to be through animal communication, with Dr. Cara Gubbins
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Cara Gubbins, animal communicator, author, and founder of the Animal Communicator Academy.
Cara shares the personal and spiritual journey that led her to animal comm…
Special Meditation from Thinking Like a Mountain
This meditation, titled Evolutionary Remembering, has been adapted from the book, Thinking Like a Mountain, and read aloud by Lisa Christel. We thank Lisa and the beautiful birds that gave life to th…
Episode 37: On deep ecology, ecological identities and the Council of All Beings, with John Seed
In this special episode of Animals & Us – Voices of a New Paradigm, we share an impromptu conversation with legendary environmental activist and deep ecologist John Seed.
John has spent over four deca…
Episode 36: Messages and teachings from the whales and dolphins, with Nancy Windheart
Episode 35: Bridging Worlds: Intuitive interspecies communication and conservation, with Sydney Kuppenbender
In this episode, we chat with Sydney Kuppenbender, a Métis-Ukrainian-French Canadian researcher and environmental advocate from rural Northern Saskatchewan. Sydney’s powerful vision for the future of…
Episode 34: Profound and life-changing encounters with animals, with wildlife photographer Dan Elster
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the incredible wildlife photographer Dan Elster, whose work captures the raw, authentic moments of animals in the wild. Da…
Episode 33: A sustainability expert's thoughts on intuitive telepathic communication with nature, with Kristina Hunter
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the incredible Kristina Hunter, founder of the Eco-Impact Academy, and a passionate advocate for sustainability and person…
Episode 32: Starting my PhD focused on animal communication!
In this special episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, Avantika shares a significant life change—her move to Belgium to pursue her PhD. This marks the beginning of a new academic chapter…
Episode 31: On the Academic Journey to Study Animal Communication with Avantika Mathur on the Dani Fankhauser Podcast
In this episode, we share a conversation with me (Avantika Mathur) on Dani Fankhauser's Spirit Doggies Podcast.
Here's a little bit more about the episode, from that podcast:
"If your first thought wa…
Episode 30: The role of love in intuitive interspecies communication, with Dr. Estella Kuchta
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we welcome the wonderful Dr. Estella Carolye Kuchta, a passionate researcher and educator. With her recent PhD completion, Dr. Kuchta expl…
Episode 29: From Science to Spirituality, with Animal Behavior and Emotions Expert, with Dr. Marc Bekoff
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the renowned Dr. Marc Bekoff, an animal behavior specialist. With a rich background that includes collaboration with the i…
Episode 28: On the Spiritual Lives of Animals, Reincarnation, Soul Contracts and Missions, and What Happens when Animals Cross the Rainbow Bridge, with Miki Jacobs
In this episode, we sit down with Miki Jacobs, an acclaimed psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and author, to dive deep into the profound connections between humans, animals, and the spiritual worl…
Episode 27: On her groundbreaking new research project on animal communicators, with Dr. Vanessa Wijngaarden
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Wijngaarden, a passionate researcher with a curious mind and a love for animals. She's a social anthropologist and filmmaker who has spent years studying…
Episode 26: Reflections on Dr. Jane Goodall's 90th Birthday Celebration
We had the privilege of attending Dr. Jane Goodall 90th birthday celebration in Vancouver, Canada, a few weeks ago. We both left feeling the event absolutely mesmerized and deeply inspired. We wanted…
Episode 25: On helping dogs thrive and live their best physical, emotional, mental and spiritual lives with Rachel Gabriel
In this episode, we sit down with a canine behaviour pro, Rachel Gabriel, and hear about her insights gained from a lifetime of working with our four-legged friends.
Rachel opens up about the journey …
Episode 24: A Scientist's Perspective on Intuitive Communication with Animals, with Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Feinman
In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Jeff Feinman, a molecular biologist, devout researcher and a pioneering figure in the field of veterinary medicine. Driven by a commitment to holistic care, Dr. …
Episode 23: Powerful Meditation-Based Animal Reiki: Spreading Love, Joy, Compassion and Peace, with Leah D'Ambrosio
In this episode, we dive into the world of meditation-based Animal Reiki with Leah D'Ambrosio, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). With over 400 members acro…
Episode 22: The Quantum Leap in Animal Healing Techniques with The Emotion Code and Body Code with Dr. Bradley Nelson
Have you ever locked eyes with an animal and sensed a world of emotion behind their gaze? That's precisely the phenomenon Dr. Bradley Nelson, a trailblazer in holistic wellness, delves into during ou…
Episode 21: The Healing Power of Nature: Living in Deep Connection with Animals, Nature and the Land, with Kari Lesick
In our journey through life, we all seek solace, peace, and understanding, but oftentimes we overlook a place we can find these. Today's enriching episode takes us on an exploration of the often-unta…